EYES
Jason McCue Lyrics
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Cold shoulder attach
Thawing it out to find
The icy burn, the price absurd's
Deserving what was momentarily mine
Mirror, don't cry
Water upon your eye
A little bit, a little hit,
Another sitting duck that walked away
My eyes are wide open but it's dark
My eyes are wide open but it's dark
Getting close
Comatose
Green is the afternoon
The lightning moving, disapproving,
Ordinarily ordinary moon
My eyes are wide open but it's dark
My eyes are wide open but it's dark
My eyes are wide open but it's dark enough for mine
I'll sink into the daffodils,
The sunlight kills
The shield the field disguised
I have never noticed how there's life inside of all non-living things
My eyes are wide open but it's dark
The lyrics of Jason McCue's song "Eyes" delve into themes of emotional isolation, introspection, and the paradox between light and darkness. In the first verse, the singer seems to be holding back their emotions, perhaps showing a cold shoulder to someone or something. They are thawing out the icy burn which may symbolize the pain or consequences of their actions, and acknowledging the transient nature of ownership and deserving in life. The reference to the mirror crying and sinking down again suggests a feeling of despair or self-reflection, as they recognize their own vulnerabilities and mistakes.
As the song progresses, the singer describes a sense of detachment or numbness, feeling comatose and distant from the world around them. The mention of the afternoon being green and the ordinary moon disapproving creates a surreal and dream-like atmosphere, highlighting a contrast between the mundane and the extraordinary within everyday experiences. The repeated line "my eyes are wide open but it's dark" suggests a state of being awake and aware, yet feeling lost or in the dark about their own emotions or surroundings.
In the bridge of the song, the singer references sinking into the daffodils, which could symbolize a desire for escape or renewal in nature's beauty. The sunlight killing and the shield disguised may represent a struggle between embracing vulnerability and protecting oneself from pain or reality. The realization that there is life inside all non-living things reflects a newfound perspective on the interconnectedness of life and the depths of existence that may not always be visible on the surface.
Overall, the lyrics of "Eyes" by Jason McCue convey a raw and introspective journey through emotional turmoil, self-discovery, and the enigmatic balance between light and darkness. The contradictions and ambiguities within the verses invite listeners to reflect on their own experiences of inner conflict, growth, and the hidden depths of perception that can be uncovered when one's eyes are truly open, even in the darkest moments.
Line by Line Meaning
Holding back,
Concealing emotions and not expressing them openly
Cold shoulder attach
Ignoring someone or being distant towards them
Thawing it out to find
Gradually uncovering the true feelings hidden within
The icy burn, the price absurd's
The painful consequences of holding back emotions are unreasonable
Deserving what was momentarily mine
Accepting the consequences of losing something that was temporarily owned
Mirror, don't cry
Encouraging oneself not to be emotionally affected by reflection
Water upon your eye
Tears that represent emotional pain
I'm sinking down again
Feeling overwhelmed and sinking into negative emotions
A little bit, a little hit,
Slowly feeling the impact of emotional distress
Another sitting duck that walked away
Feeling vulnerable and exposed, as if easily targeted
My eyes are wide open but it's dark
Being aware of one's surroundings but still feeling lost or confused
Getting close
Approaching a situation or a person
Comatose
Feeling numb or disconnected from reality
Green is the afternoon
A peaceful and serene time of day
The lightning moving, disapproving,
Symbolizing a sudden and disapproving change in circumstances
Ordinarily ordinary moon
The usual and unremarkable presence of the moon
My eyes are wide open but it's dark enough for mine
Despite having clear vision, feeling lost in one's thoughts
I'll sink into the daffodils,
Immersing oneself in nature and seeking solace
The sunlight kills
Bringing light and clarity to a situation, but also revealing harsh truths
The shield the field disguised
The protection that nature offers, masking true intentions
I have never noticed how there's life inside of all non-living things
Realizing the beauty and vibrancy present in seemingly inanimate objects
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Written by: Jason McCue
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